Seleena Kowlessar
About Seleena Kowlessar
Seleena Kowlessar is a Junior Accountant at Vena Solutions, where she has worked since 2020. She has previous experience in accounting and customer service roles, including positions at BuzzBuzzHome and Eva's, and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Ryerson University and a CPA designation.
Current Role at Vena Solutions
Seleena Kowlessar has been employed at Vena Solutions as a Junior Accountant since 2020. In this role, she has contributed to various financial processes and system implementations. Her responsibilities include preparing and distributing variable compensation statements using Vena's proprietary product. She has also played a significant role in testing and supporting other system implementations within the company.
Previous Experience in Accounting
Before joining Vena Solutions, Seleena Kowlessar worked as a Junior Staff Accountant at Eva's from 2018 to 2019. She also held a position as a Bookkeeper and Office Manager at BuzzBuzzHome for a 6-month contract in 2018. These roles provided her with foundational experience in accounting and office management, enhancing her skills in financial reporting and customer service.
Background in Customer Service
Seleena Kowlessar began her career as a Customer Service Representative at the City of Brampton, where she worked from 2013 to 2018. This five-year tenure allowed her to develop strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach, which have been beneficial in her subsequent accounting roles.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Seleena Kowlessar earned her Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm) degree in Business Management from Ryerson University, completing her studies from 2011 to 2016. She furthered her education by pursuing the CPA Program at Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada), which she completed from 2018 to 2020. This educational background has equipped her with a solid foundation in accounting principles and practices.
Contributions to System Implementations
At Vena Solutions, Seleena Kowlessar has contributed to the implementation of NetSuite’s Advanced Revenue Module. She documented the revenue order to cash process and identified control weaknesses, showcasing her analytical skills. Additionally, she coordinated with the customer success team for approvals on software renewal invoicing, demonstrating her collaborative approach within the organization.